he day after checking out from the Westbury Hotel we returned for the Easter Cocoa Atelier Afternoon Tea.
Cocoa Atelier is famous for its outstanding and award winning chocolates and macaroons. They have also a small shop in Drury Street opposite Blazing Salads, selling the above stated goods and a very excellent range of their ice creams, sorbets and Alain Milliat juices, nectars and jams. It's a real treasure trove for gourmets. The produce isn't cheap, but the quality and flavors speak for it.
Try definitely the Coffee Ice Cream. In my opinion it's one of the best we had in a longer time or the delicious macaroons. The meringue is so fragile, even a light touch of the finger can make a dent.
During Easter there was also a large Easter Chocolate Egg of the company on display at the hotel.
Our host found our reservation immediately and brought us to our table. We were seated near the fire place on a comfortable sofa.
We were handed the menu and chose our favorite tea - Granny's Garden. I had an orange juice, while my better half had a special Easter cocktail, the Toblerone.
The beverages arrived first, followed by the sandwiches. The savory selection was the same as we had at the Traditional Afternoon Tea. The ham sandwich seemed to have changed slightly, because it was more flavorful. They were served in a black hat box and delicious.
Soon afterwards the scones, jam and clotted cream arrived. The scones were warm. Two were plain, the others were with raisins.
We couldn't wait for the highlight - the sweets. There were different types of cakes and macaroons. The small cakes were presented in a black hat box and placed on a "lawn". They were elaborately decorated with even smaller details, like flowers, lady birds or bees. Some items were the same, but most were only once available. It made sharing a bit difficult, so we halved each delightful piece.
Maybe it would be better to have from each available cake a second one, like it is with a Traditional Afternoon Tea.
Our bill arrived, but unfortunately there was a small mistake, but it was rectified immediately and we received a big apology. The corrected amount was slightly under 90 Euro (ca. 119 USD).
We enjoyed the two hours very much. The tea was rare, beautifully and unusual presented as well as delicious.
The staff was very attentive. Beside the glitch with the bill the experience was flawless.
We are going to return definitely to the Gallery and the Westbury.
Cocoa Atelier is famous for its outstanding and award winning chocolates and macaroons. They have also a small shop in Drury Street opposite Blazing Salads, selling the above stated goods and a very excellent range of their ice creams, sorbets and Alain Milliat juices, nectars and jams. It's a real treasure trove for gourmets. The produce isn't cheap, but the quality and flavors speak for it.
Try definitely the Coffee Ice Cream. In my opinion it's one of the best we had in a longer time or the delicious macaroons. The meringue is so fragile, even a light touch of the finger can make a dent.
During Easter there was also a large Easter Chocolate Egg of the company on display at the hotel.
Our host found our reservation immediately and brought us to our table. We were seated near the fire place on a comfortable sofa.
We were handed the menu and chose our favorite tea - Granny's Garden. I had an orange juice, while my better half had a special Easter cocktail, the Toblerone.
The beverages arrived first, followed by the sandwiches. The savory selection was the same as we had at the Traditional Afternoon Tea. The ham sandwich seemed to have changed slightly, because it was more flavorful. They were served in a black hat box and delicious.
Soon afterwards the scones, jam and clotted cream arrived. The scones were warm. Two were plain, the others were with raisins.
We couldn't wait for the highlight - the sweets. There were different types of cakes and macaroons. The small cakes were presented in a black hat box and placed on a "lawn". They were elaborately decorated with even smaller details, like flowers, lady birds or bees. Some items were the same, but most were only once available. It made sharing a bit difficult, so we halved each delightful piece.
Maybe it would be better to have from each available cake a second one, like it is with a Traditional Afternoon Tea.
Our bill arrived, but unfortunately there was a small mistake, but it was rectified immediately and we received a big apology. The corrected amount was slightly under 90 Euro (ca. 119 USD).
We enjoyed the two hours very much. The tea was rare, beautifully and unusual presented as well as delicious.
The staff was very attentive. Beside the glitch with the bill the experience was flawless.
We are going to return definitely to the Gallery and the Westbury.
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